Clio Creators 2026
Entries Open March 26th
Clio Creators, founded in 2026, is one of six verticals developed by the Clios to celebrate creative excellence in a specialized field. The program champions boundary-pushing originality and craft from personalities, platforms, brands and communities across the creator ecosystem that shape popular culture. Each cycle, top creators, marketers and agency leaders convene as a jury to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Clio Creator Awards.
Key Dates
Second Deadline:
July 17th
Final Deadline:
August 22nd
Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
Eligibility period for ALL mediums: Entries first appearing in public between June 1, 2025 – September 1, 2026 are eligible for entry into this year’s Clio Creator Awards.
General Eligibility
Entries cannot be made without the permission of the client and/or owner of the rights of the work. Clio retains the right to disqualify entries which offend national, religious, cultural, or racial groups.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
A student is defined as someone who is enrolled (full or part-time) in a recognized school program, accredited college or university, or an educational support program during production of the piece entered. The work submitted by a student must have been produced during their enrollment, and within the period of June 1, 2025 – September 1, 2026.